On all the copies I have, the placement of the initial serial number can be slightly skewed relative to the /5 primary. From my perspective the /5 was placed first and separately. What doesn't differ is the hue and impression. Fwiw, all the copies I have were acquired prior to the sheet release.

I'm not doubting for a second yours that you feel are legit, are. My questioning come from more of a how many fonts were actually used legitimately.

Ryan
Will Clark / Mike Brown Collector

ALWAYS LOOKING FOR ODDBALL, REGIONAL, TEAM ISSUED, VARIATIONS, AND TOUGH CARDS OF WILL CLARK AND MIKE BROWN

I think you're spot on with the Edgar, I just thought the embossing showing on the front would be a handy smoking gun and an easy way to tell on the others in the future as well (if it showed up).

In what could only come in handy in the Super Sweet 90's Inserts Thread, I actually have one of every serial # from 1/50 - 50/50 for series 1 chrome golden anniversary. So I can check some more when I have time. You guys got the gist of the numbering right, though, where the "/50" or "/5" was put on first and the serial number is struck second. The same font is not used for both. The serial # numbers are not as tall and a little wider. Sometimes the spacing is a little off too.

Just send the Clark over and I'll compare it to my other golds for you, free of charge

Originally Posted by RStadlerASU22

Agreed that they are prob done at different times , but I would think the same printer would have done it using the same font. Obviously that's not the case. I have one common type guy, when I find it, I'll look to see how it compares. I'll look at the Clark /50 to see any variations.

Wondering if anybody could help me out. Came across a 1998 Fleer Ultra Alex Rodriguez "card". It's thinner than a regular card, and the back has info about putting it in a display. Anything know more about this card?

Wondering if anybody could help me out. Came across a 1998 Fleer Ultra Alex Rodriguez "card". It's thinner than a regular card, and the back has info about putting it in a display. Anything know more about this card?

I'll assume Nomo bidders are making this happen. I understand that the market for certain Japanese players is tremendously competitive. Some of those gold signature cards can be hard to find, so maybe this is one and the Noms buyers are fighting hard for it. Heck, maybe a RJ collector in the battle too?

I have no doubt it's Nomo people. Card is hard to find, it's the only Collector's Choice Gold from 94-96 I don't have (have 13 out the 14). Still, that price is just amazing, especially for how worn the corners are.

'96 Collector's Choice Golds were 1 per box, but with 760 base cards over two series of a low end product, makes you wonder how many survivors are out there.

Speaking of high prices - saw some strong sales on recent PWCC auction of rare 90's inserts of Mike Piazza. I only knocked one biggie of my list, but here were some of the more interesting ending prices. Happy to see the secondary market, but bummed I didn't pick up a bunch more cards!

1997 Pinnacle Certified Mirror Gold Team /25 - final price of $676 with 42 bids, this is about 90% higher than the last recorded price I have seen